Palenque African Roots Day Tour

4.7
(33 reviews)

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6 hours 5 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

San Basilio de Palenque is a unique cultural space. For more than 400 years, this community has managed to preserve its ancestral customs. This one day tour from Cartagena will be an ideal experience for those who want to visit and understand one of the most important historical towns in Colombia in a truly unique and unforgettable way, it will be so natural that you will feel part of it.

What's Included

Private transportation
Raspado (tropical flavor slushie)
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
UMBRELLA
TIP

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travelers who are in an area with difficult access will be contacted to meet them in a public place with easy access.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours 5 minutes (approximately)
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    San Basilio De Palenque

    I invite you to discover in the company of a native guide. The magic of the first free people of America walking its colorful streets, getting to know its culture, gastronomy, musical rhythm, and its own dialect which is still intact after 310 years founded.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
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    Benkos Biohó (Bijagós Islands, second half of the 16th century-Cartagena de Indias, March 16, 1621), also known as Domingo Biohó, was a leader who commanded a rebellion of maroon slaves in the New Kingdom of Granada in the 17th century. , becoming king of the free town of San Basilio de Palenque.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Fantastica Travel

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
DSA non-compliant
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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